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1) Where is your learning demonstrated in the course?
My learning was demonstrated mostly within the Course Project. With my team we had to demonstrate and explain high level engineering concepts to educational students and 5th graders, to do such a task we had to understand the Fluid concepts and principles that was integrated into our experiment. You can see the concepts and experiment here. PLACE LINK
2) What areas did you feel you were most successful, or improved the most?
I was most successful during the project because I am an effective communicator that can work in a team environment. I could explain the concepts to anyone, and they would walk away with a strong understanding of them.
3) How do you see this course’s content intersecting with your field or career?
As of now it does not, but for my dream job as an Aircraft Engineer is does. Fluid mechanics plays a crucial role in the design and operation of aircraft and drones. In particular, it is essential for understanding the aerodynamics of these vehicles, which refers to the study of the forces and motion of air around the vehicle.
For example, in the case of an airplane, fluid mechanics is used to design the wing shape and size to generate lift, which is the force that allows the plane to stay airborne. The principles of Bernoulli’s equation, which relates the pressure and velocity of a fluid, are used to explain how air moving over the curved surface of the wing creates lower pressure above the wing, resulting in a net upward force.
In addition, fluid mechanics is used to study the drag forces acting on the aircraft or drone, which is the resistance to its forward motion caused by the air. Reducing drag is important for increasing the vehicle’s speed and range, and this is achieved through careful design of the vehicle’s shape and size, as well as its propulsion system.
Moreover, fluid mechanics is also used to study the stability and control of aircraft and drones, which is critical for ensuring their safe operation. For example, understanding the aerodynamic forces acting on the aircraft or drone can help designers to optimize the placement and size of control surfaces, such as the tail, to provide stability and control during flight.
Overall, fluid mechanics plays a vital role in aircraft and drone design and operation, enabling engineers and designers to optimize the performance, stability, and safety of these vehicles.
4) How, when, where and why you might use this information or skill in the future?
As an aircraft engineer, you would use fluid mechanics throughout the entire design and operation process of an aircraft. Here are some specific ways in which you might use fluid mechanics:
During the design phase, you would use fluid mechanics to determine the optimal wing shape and size to generate lift, and the design of the propulsion system to reduce drag.
You would use fluid mechanics to analyze the aerodynamic forces acting on the aircraft during flight and to optimize the placement and size of control surfaces to ensure stability and control.
During the manufacturing process, you might use fluid mechanics to simulate how air flows around the aircraft in a wind tunnel to test the design and make modifications if necessary.
When operating the aircraft, you might use fluid mechanics to calculate fuel consumption and range, considering the drag forces acting on it.
Overall, fluid mechanics is an essential tool for aircraft engineers, enabling them to optimize the design and operation of aircraft for maximum performance, stability, and safety.
5) Do you think what you learn is important for your professional career?
I believe what I learned in this class is not plainly important but is vital to designing Aircraft and understanding how it will react to different conditions in the air. Also, being able to design a pump system and choosing a pump is critical to the internal systems that people do not see.
6) Where do you think you will be using everything you learned?
There are several types of pumps used in aircraft, each with a specific purpose. Here are some examples:
Fuel pumps: These are used to deliver fuel from the tanks to the engines. They are typically electrically operated and have a variable flow rate.
Hydraulic pumps: These are used to generate the pressure needed to operate the aircraft’s hydraulic system. They can be either engine-driven or electrically operated.
Cooling pumps: These are used to circulate coolant through the engine and other heat exchangers to maintain proper engine temperature.
Lubrication pumps: These are used to circulate oil through the engine to lubricate the moving parts and reduce friction.
Water pumps: These are used in some aircraft to circulate water through the engine for cooling purposes.
Ram air turbine (RAT) pump: This is a specialized hydraulic pump activated in emergency situations to provide hydraulic power when the normal system is unavailable.
Overall, pumps play a critical role in the safe and efficient operation of aircraft, and the proper selection and maintenance of pumps is essential to ensure reliable performance. So, learning the things needed in this class is critical to designing these things.
7) If you were starting this class again, what advice would you give yourself to
ensure that you had a successful semester?
I would tell myself do not doubt yourself because by doing so you hurt yourself, be confident in the work you performed during the test like you did with HomeWorks. This class is different from what you are used to, you learn the concepts of the problem then solve it. SO, TAKE YOUR TIME do not rush it is no need. Although nerves may be high you studied you did the work relax tale a breath and relax. Take advantage of the extra work and read everything do not just assume due dates.
